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Denver metro area firefighters warn of dangers after multiple vegetation fires break out

South Metro Fire Rescue has had to be vigilant about fighting this week's small vegetation fires to prevent a bigger disaster ...

Long-duration heat wave grips Denver and eastern Colorado, fire danger rising

Denver and much of eastern Colorado are facing a week-plus stretch of 90-degree heat. The hottest days arrive midweek, with ...

Polis declares disaster emergency for Colorado amid critical fire weather

Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency in Colorado amid critical fire weather fueling ...

Castle Pines family displaced by Friday morning house fire

South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a house fire at 7918 Berkshire Lane at about 7:56 a.m. Friday. The fire apparently ...

Lee Fire grows to fifth-largest in state history

MOFFAT COUNTY, Colo. — The Lee Fire burning in Moffat County has grown to more than 113,000 acres in just over a week, making it Colorado's fifth-largest wildfire on record and highlighting a dramatic ...